Why did the gentleman not add it, then, instead of substituting it, because many of us think ``in the public interest'' is a different standard and one could have a political conflict, a personal conflict, a financial conflict, but not find it in the public interest. There are two different standards.
The speaker is discussing the implications of differing standards in a legislative context.
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On May 11, 2006, I was absent for the following procedural votes. Had I been present, I would have voted: Rollcall No. 137, on motion to adjourn, ``nay''; Rollcall No. 138, on motion to adjourn, ``nay.'' ____________________
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